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Southeast Asia
Marking Philippine President Marcos Jr’s First 100 Days
By Michael Beltran
The party boy president laid out lofty goals when he came into office, but has he delivered?
What Can Vietnam Learn from South Korea’s Style of ‘Mixed Governance’?
By Trien Vinh Le
South Korea’s socio-economic achievements demonstrate the need for a strong state regardless of the institutional system.
Myanmar Junta Sentences Japanese Journalist to 10 Years in Prison
By Sebastian Strangio
Kubota Toru, 26, was arrested in July while photographing and filming an anti-coup protest in Yangon.
US Announces Sanctions on Myanmar Military-Linked Arms Broker
By Sebastian Strangio
Aung Moe Myint and his Dynasty International company are accused of procuring Russian-made arms from Belarus for the military.
Navigating Socialism, Security, and China in Laos-Vietnam Relations
By To Minh Son
Laos is important to China, but it is indispensable to Vietnam and its long-term security.
Ice and Instability: Illicit Financial Flows Along Thailand’s Borders
By Nickii Wantakan Arcado
The country’s law enforcement operations have done little to shrink the narcotics trade amid a pandemic-related supply glut and instability in Myanmar.
Former Cop Attacks Thai Daycare Center, Kills at Least 36
By Tassanee Vejpongsa and David Rising
Police said that the shooter, a former sergeant, had recently been fired for possession of methamphetamine.
Myanmar’s Junta Chief Not Invited to ASEAN Summit, Cambodia Confirms
By Sebastian Strangio
But it remains unclear whether the Southeast Asian bloc will take a fresh approach to Myanmar's metastasizing crisis.
Marcos Says Philippines Eyeing Purchases of Russian Oil, Fertilizer
By Sebastian Strangio
The Philippine leader's comments hint at the balance that he will attempt to strike in his country's foreign relations.
Thailand’s APEC Misfortunes Continue
By Tita Sanglee
As it stands, neither U.S. President Joe Biden nor Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend next month's APEC Summit in Bangkok.
Malaysia Confirms Budget Announcement Amid Election Speculation
By Sebastian Strangio
Rumors continue to circulate that Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob is preparing to call a snap general election.
Philippine Radio Commentator and Marcos Critic Shot Dead
By Sebastian Strangio
The killing of Percival Mabasa underscored the country's status as one of the world's most perilous for journalists.